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he is my grandfather and I will miss him always. I love you so much papa <3
Sorry to hear about Clare. I knew him when he drove for Trimac in Calgary.
Rob, sorry to hear about your dad, hope everything is ok and hope to hear from you soon.
I was dreading the day that we would get the call telling us that Uncle Clare was gone..and when that call came my heart was broken. He was such a great Uncle. I can’t imagine what it will be like not to get anymore of his famous “bear hugs” and not to hear his hearty laughter at the Gillespie partys. I am so glad that we got to have that one last party at the house in September. Uncle Clare was sure smiling seeing all the family together and when we left that Sunday morning I looked at him sleeping in his chair in the living room….and I knew…deep down..that I probably wasn’t going to see him again. That was the hardest thing in the world to have to do…walk away and know that I didn’t get to say goodbye..but as I stood in the porch looking at him so peaceful in his chair, he opened his eyes and looked at me..and I gave him a little wave with tears in my eyes and whispered,”I love you”. I will never forget all the good times we had and will cherish the many happy memories we have of him. He was definitely one in a million and will be sadly missed. Big hugggs to Aunty Barb and the kids. We will keep his memory alive forever.
We were blessed to have known Clare. We will always remember the laughs we have shared. Till we meet again Clare keep the sunny side up and the dirty side down, we catch you on the flip side GOOD BUDDY!!!
Leroy and Gail Klein and Family
Aunty Barb, Cindy, Kim, Rob and families. My thoughts are with you at this time of sadness. Uncle Clare was a great man, and will be dearly missed by so many. The service today showed just how many peoples lives he has touched. I will never forget the time he picked me up in his semi and Uncle Clare and Aunty Barb took us out to Banff, and let us spend weekends there. We always had so much fun. I will hold these memories close to me and smile because of the great man that Uncle Clare was. We’ll sure miss your smile and laugh. All of my love, Darsie
Though I hadn’t seen Clare in quite sometime I will always remember him as a fun loving, happy guy. He could always make me laugh.
My thoughts are with his family for their loss.
Isobel
So sorry to hear of Clare’s death.
I am Dorthy Swanson’s (Parke) son. When I was a child we visited the Gillespie family many times when we went to granfather Parke’s farm in Enchant. We only met once as adults, I am thankfull we had the visit with him and Barbara last Summer.
We are all so sorry to hear of the passing of Clare. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Rest in peace Clare..
All our Love
Vickie (nee Olson) & Gerry Nicol and family
Kevin Olson and family
Donnie & Loretta Olson and family
Uncle Donald and June Olson
Wish I could attend, to Rob and family may God be with you in your time of need.
My thoughts are with you and your family for your loss….May Clare rest in peace
Love,
Christy
I never thought when we moved home, we would never have the opportunity to hear ‘Ol Blue pull up next door, and then Papa Clare enter the front door. Many nights we sat round the table with great food, great company, wonderful conversations and Clare’s most perfect company. We lived in Calgary almost 14 years before finally moving back home to Newfoundland. Clare and Barb were our family away from home. We were included in each and every family gathering. Our children called them papa Clare and Gramdma. We are most sure and certain that the crowd above in heaven will now listen to ‘Ol Blue hauling up in front of the house, and that all the crowd in Heaven will have to best time, gathered ’round the table with good food, drinks, great old time country music and the most wonderful, colorful, delightful compamy of OUR PAPA CLARE. WE LOVE YOU MUCH!! XOXO. P.S. Make sure your waiting when we come buddy!
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Take care Barb. You and your family.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Written on a Headstone in Ireland
Clare was a second cousin on my mother’s side (Parke) but after meeting many family members at the Enchant gathering last year I saw first hand what a wonderful fun loving family he had and I’m sure he was comforted by knowing they would get through this together.
A very special family.
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sadness. We send our regards to the whole family. We will miss your dad coming into the shop for his haircuts as he has been a long time customer and a friend for years.
Deepest sympathy
Troy and Anna
The Hair Brake
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